as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to overcome
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hurdle
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
In the first season of The White Lotus, Mike White jumped over that hurdle by giving his characters obstacles in the present rather than drawing too much from their pasts.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Both are seen hurdling towards each other, fists outstretched, before the screen cuts to black.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hurdle
Noun
Skyler Serrano, Beckman, Sr., 15.14. 300 hurdles: 1.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
In the first season of The White Lotus, Mike White jumped over that hurdle by giving his characters obstacles in the present rather than drawing too much from their pasts.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Verb
Barnes, trying to avoid contact, attempted to hurdle over Love and grazed the Green Bay quarterback in the process.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Both are seen hurdling towards each other, fists outstretched, before the screen cuts to black.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hurdle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
-
Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
-
The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
-
On a roll, Brother Rice maintains grip on top spot, while Lockport leaps into the rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
-
To test explosive power, the researchers used a countermovement jump (CMJ), which simply involves squatting down then leaping as high as possible in a single motion.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
The odds remain against them — only 16.1% of teams have overcome a 3-2 deficit in NBA playoff history — but the Knicks are coming off their best all-around performance of the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
-
Learning how to overcome your own anxiety is the first step to helping your kids do the same, said Robbins.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
-
As far as the lack of democratization, the current state of supply chains presents a high barrier to entry for small businesses who want to integrate with larger retailers or access global networks.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
-
The Knicks’ starters were outscored by 29 points over the first two games, and Indiana jumped out to a first-quarter lead both nights.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
-
For example, yields on two-year German Bunds jumped by twenty basis points before subsiding.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
-
The 3-1 deficit proved too much for the Dodgers to surmount — ending a day that had begun with so much optimism around Ohtani’s two-way talents with a dud of a performance and frustrating series loss in Queens.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
-
Hosted by Manu Bennett, the series followed a group of contestants tasked with climbing a treacherous mountain, all while surmounting mental and social challenges.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Now, the 20-year-old takes daily birth control pills and skips the placebo week to suppress her menstrual cycle and preserve her right ovary – so far, it’s worked.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
-
Instead of a college deferring an Early Decision applicant to the Regular Decision round, only to then waitlist them (this unfortunately happens), some schools are skipping the deferral and sending them directly to the waitlist.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
-
In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves each bested recent NBA champions (Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors) to clinch their Western Conference slots.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 May 2025
-
Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share